YEARLY HIGH
44.5038 HUF
YEARLY LOW
39.7226 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0493 HUF

2019 BOB to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 44.5038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 39.7226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7813 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5157 to the December average rate of 43.0817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 44.5038 was up 7.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.5890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 222,519 HUF
2018 Average 195,636 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 198,613 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,906.39 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.0257
40.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.0462, compared to 43.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.0462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.8890 HUF (High: 44.5038 / Low: 42.6148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8106 HUF (High: 42.4298 / Low: 41.6192).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8890
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6988 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 43.3203) against the same month in 2018 (average: 40.8154), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5049 (+6.14%).

2019 Avg (October) 43.3203
2018 Avg (October) 40.8154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.2528 39.8317 40.5157
February 41.0295 40.0859 40.5267
March 41.4325 39.7226 40.5285
April 41.9621 40.9170 41.3545
May 42.4298 41.6192 42.0251
June 42.2689 40.8867 41.3264
July 42.6060 41.2908 41.9875
August 43.6310 41.8148 42.5694
September 44.4480 43.2202 43.7066
October 44.5038 42.6148 43.3203
November 44.1760 42.4778 43.6491
December 44.0213 42.6106 43.0817